Extremely stiff frame yet smooth ride. Weight loss is not the primary focus of this carbon frame: it is optimized for efficiency and ride quality.

The relatively long wheelbase and above-seat steering make it easy to ride.

A great bike in sport and urban use. Also well suited to easy country rides and tours (with a touring rear tyre, and the 451 wheel with caliper brake swapped out for a fat-tyre 406 and v-brake -- the fork allows such conversion).

Previous Steed -- Wilson LWB

The above is a Wilson Recumbent from Australia. It was my second/third recumbent (I bought a matching pair), 2002- 2011.

700C wheels.

Very comfortable on choppy surfaces for a recumbent.

Ratio steering where the forks turn 20% more than the bars -- the steering link is a chain on different-size sprockets to get the ratio.

Extremely strong all-steel construction.

The most stable, easy-to-learn 2-wheeled recumbent I have ridden. The upright seat and above-seat steering make it easy to ride.

A great bike in urban settings. Also well suited to easy country rides and tours. A lighter bike might be better for steep stuff, but it won't be as comfortable.

Previous Steed -- Greenspeed SWB

The bike below is a rare Greenspeed GS2020. It was my first recumbent, 1993-2001.

Light, stiff and fast.

5-speed mid drive and 7-speed rear derailleur for 35 speeds.

Sachs drum brakes.

Sachs New Success drivetrain.

30 degree seat angle.

Wheelbase was too short, with rear wheel tucked under the rider.

Unstable on steep hills. Front wheel would pop up with every hard pedal stroke.